Christopher Ryan is an international photographer specializing in conceptual portraits in unique environments, such as abandoned buildings and picturesque landscapes. His work breaks the barriers of race, age, and geographic location, capturing the energy and exuberance of the human form. He was influenced by his unusual upbringing in the American South. He seeks to retain the virtues of Southern Charm while abandoning pre-conceived notions of prejudice.
I met this teen Filipino model only a few days after starting the Focus on Feet project while traveling across USA. He is a rather shy, yet very confident young man. He was happy to show of his lovely feet ...
Focus on Feet is my newest series of portraits, which is the name implies has a focus on the subject's feet. Some images will focus solely on the subject's feet with the rest of the image out of focus, while ...
Abandoned boats, planes, amusement parks, hotels... It is all fair game for Youth and Urban Decay. I can find something that works almost anywhere, including a small Belizean island in the Caribbean.
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Lord of the Flies Inspired Photoshoot Credits
I am extremely grateful to so many people that helped make this project possible. This was my largest project to date with the biggest cast & c...
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Ralph Promises Shelter
Ralph promises shelter to the boys in an effort to gain control of the forlorn group. He locates a fallen tr...
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Death of a Boy
Thrilled with their kill, Jack's followers are blind to reason. After Jack tells them to get Simon out he also tells ...
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The Hunting Party Returns
The hunting party returns the next morning having successfully hunted down a wild pig. He asserts his pe...
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Ralph Considers Alliances
While the hunting party is away Ralph talks to Piggie and Simon. These are the only three who have not p...
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Choices are Made
Choices are made and ultimately Jack succeeds in leading several boys on the hunt. Surprisingly they are the youn...
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Final Faceoff
Jack and Ralph confront each other one last time as the hunting party is assembled. It is apparent that Piggy is an al...